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Piedmont, Blue Cross sign contract

University of Georgia faculty and staff and other state government workers around Georgia are now officially back in network with Piedmont Healthcare: after a handshake agreement between the CEOs of Piedmont and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia last week, a contract between the companies was signed Monday, ending the contract dispute that began earlier this month.

Gov. Nathan Deal had announced a tentative "handshake deal" between the companies last week. Piedmont and Blue Cross completed the agreement and signed it Friday night.

Patients who received services since April 1 will be covered retroactively.

“Preserving the relationship between the patient and their preferred healthcare provider has been our No. 1 goal during this entire negotiation,” said Kevin Brown, Piedmont healthcare president and chief operating officer. “We know this has been difficult for our patients, and we are glad to finally have a resolution that restores and protects patient care.”

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